City Hall will be Closed on June 19

Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States observed on June 19, was adopted as a state holiday on February 3, 2023 for observance in 2024. However, at the end of the legislative session a bill was passed to update its observance to June 19, 2023. Therefore, Wayzata City Hall will be closed on June 19^th.

Wells Fargo Construction Update

An alteration permit has been issued for the multi-year, mixed-use redevelopment of the Wells Fargo site. The permit allows for the demolition of the existing drive-thru, which is anticipated to begin in the next week or so. Banking services will continue to be available for Wells Fargo customers during the project. 

Over the last three years, Mithun Enterprises has worked collaboratively with the City of Wayzata to undertake redevelopment of the existing Wells Fargo Bank Building at 900 Wayzata Blvd E.  After an extensive public review process, the construction will begin this summer. The approved plans include a residential building, commercial office space, and a redesigned Wells Fargo branch.

This summer, the existing bank drive-thru will be demolished and a new temporary ATM will be installed to service Wells Fargo customers. The existing office building will remain open this summer and construction fencing is being installed to separate the active construction areas. By August of 2024, there is expected to be new bank and office buildings with landscaping installed at the north and east ends of the site. 

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Lakewalk Construction Updates

Panoway Lakewalk construction is set to begin this month. The project will be a 1,200 foot-long lakewalk that will stretch along restored shoreline of Lake Minnetonka from the Depot docks to the Broadway docks. 

Construction updates will be available for the duration of the project at Wayzata.org/panowaylakewalkconstruction.

4th of July Events in Wayzata

Flying Pancake Breakfast

Guests will “catch ‘em if they can” pancakes tossed from the grill at the historic Wayzata Depot. Breakfast will be from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and is $9.00 (cash or checks only) at the door. USA Veterans eat free. A short ceremony and flag-raising, including a rifle salute, will be conducted.

Hosted by the National Society of Children of the American Revolution - Lake Minnetonka Society

Broadway Kiddie Parade & Mini Olympics

The Broadway Kiddie Parade will take place at 10:00 a.m. on the corner of Park Street and Broadway Avenue. Kids need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate. Please do not bring any battery-operated or motorized vehicles to the event.

The Wayzata Fire Department will once again sponsor the annual Mini Olympics for kids at the Wayzata West Middle School football field. The events, starting at 12:30 p.m., include a softball throw, running races and the running broad jump. Events for children four and under include running races and penny hunting.

Klapprich Park Community Meeting

On Tuesday, July 11, the Wayzata Parks & Trails Board is holding a community meeting from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to share information about the comprehensive Klapprich Park Plan and to receive community input on high-level concept plans for various improvements to Klapprich Park. Potential improvements include new sidewalks and trails and updates to the playground and warming house. This meeting will take place at Klapprich Park. 

Read the Draft of the Wayzata Blvd. Corridor Study

The City is currently establishing a plan to transform Wayzata Boulevard into an even more welcoming, safe, connected, and active commerce center through a corridor study. The study started last summer and is led by a task force of community stakeholders. The draft plan includes several interrelated components: corridor vision, future land use, development regulations, roadway safety improvements, and improvements to public realm infrastructure (such as sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping).

The City Council will review the plan in late summer or early fall. 

Questions or comments? Contact Nick Kieser at nkieser@wayzata.org. Please send comments by July 12 so staff can integrate them into the final plan.

Click here to learn more and read the draft plan

The Splash Pad is Now Open 

The splash pad located on Lake Street is now open for the season! This year, the splash pad will operate from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. each night. 

Questions? Call 952-404-5300.

Wayzata Art Experience 

Kick off the summer with the lakeside festival, Wayzata Art Experience, June 24 - 25. Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this two-day event, hosted by the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature 150 juried artists, food trucks, a food artisan market, an activity zone for families and kids, a beer + wine garden, free sailboat rides, as well live music all weekend long.

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Sunday Music in the Park Returns on August 6 with IPSO FACTO

Wayzata Parks and Trails presents Sunday Music in the Park! Every Sunday in August from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m on the Great Lawn in front of the Hotel Landing. The series will kick off on August 6 with IPSO FACTO, a 5-piece reggae band with singers. 

Click here to see the full lineup